Construction begins on Northgate Mile railroad underpass

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has contracted with Depatco to complete work on Northgate Mile/Highway 26 railroad underpass between E Street and South Boulevard. 

The work began Wednesday and involves a detour of northbound traffic. The southbound lanes remain open. 

The roadway under the railroad underpass will be removed and replaced with a new concrete road section.

This construction is scheduled to take approximately 45 days, barring unforeseen conditions.